Siemens Energy

Siemens Energy’s Industrial Application Solutions business unit is looking for a Senior Automation Engineer for our United Arab Emirates office located in Abu Dhabi. Our unit is responsible for providing solutions for Automation, Controls, Electrification and Digitalization to the Oil & Gas and Petro-Chemical industries as well it is a renowned supplier of Water Treatment plants and solutions.

Your Responsibilities:

• Work independently and / or as part of a team in designing, engineering, testing and commissioning of Siemens automation systems.
• To support Sales team with technical proposals, estimations and budget calculations
• Responsible for completing engineering tasks in a timely and cost effective manner
• Liaise with customers, sub-contractors, vendors, site contractors to achieve project engineering, testing and commissioning targets
• Supports Root Cause Analyses of technical problems and carry out  Corrective & Preventive maintenance as needed on sites.
• Supports the development of engineering methodologies and standards and help achieve standardized solutions

What do I need to qualify for this job?

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical, Automation or Controls Engineering, or a related polytechnical field of study, preferred with proven experience in Siemens Automation and Control systems
• Typically, a 5 to 8 years of hands-on experience in design, engineering, testing and commissioning of Siemens PCS7, WinCC and TIA Portal systems is mandatory
• Advanced working knowledge of Siemens PLC systems: Simatic S7 400, F & FH systems, S7 1200, S7 1500. TUV Certification for Safety Systems is preferred.
• Practical experience with Industrial Communication via Profibus, Profinet, Modbus, Ethernet networks is a must.
• Ability to establish communication interfaces with 3^rd party MODBUS and PROFIBUS devices.
• Expertise in the field of operational concepts, I&C systems, DCS / SCADA specifications
• Knowledge and work experience with Siemens PCS7 is a must and PCS7 V9.0 exposure is preferred. Full knowledge of Client-Server architectures, Historians, and knowledge of VMWare / Virtual systems is preferred.
• Knowledge of Industrial codes and standards – DIN/ ASME / API / ANSI / NEMA / NPFA / ATEX etc.
• Must be abreast with MS office applications. Knowledge of Autocad, Sigraph or Eplan is preferred
• Experience with Windows Server, MS SQL Server, VMWare / Virtualization,
• Hands on work experience with SCADA, DCS, ESD and F&G systems
• Electrical wiring in low voltage cabinets, ability to develop engineering drawings and wiring schematics, loop diagrams and power distribution for automation systems.
• Ownership attitude when interfacing and coordinating with other business functions such as Sales, Customer Services, Finance, etc.
• Strong critical thinking, oral and written communication skills
• Intercultural sensitivity and willingness to travel on sites as and when needed.
• Ability to interface with filed instrumentation is mandatory.
• Knowledge of ADNOC standards such as SAES and SAMS is preferred
• Practical knowledge of Variable Frequency Drives will be preferred, but not mandatory.
• Basic knowledge of IT and OT Security that is required to ensure safe implementation of DCS and SCADA systems.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With 96,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation. 

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation. 

Our Commitment to Diversity

Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity we generate power. We run on inclusion and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character – no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.

Rewards/Benefits

We offer the opportunity to become a Siemens Energy shareholder

We offer our employees the opportunity to work flexibly and remotely, and our inspiring offices provide space for collaboration and creativity

The professional and personal development of our employees is very important to us. We provide them with the opportunities to learn and develop in a self-determined way, various attractive programs and learning materials are available for this purpose.